Inferential statistics allow us to:
a. infer something about the sample based on the population.
b. infer something about the population based on the sample.
c. infer that the sample is representative.
d. do all of the above.
b
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Dr. Friday observes that more muggings tend to occur during hot weather. Which of the following is true?
a. This is a negative correlation because both muggings and hot weather are negative. b. This is an example of a correlation that demonstrates causation. c. This research proves that criminal behavior is caused by hot weather. d. This is a positive correlation that does not demonstrate causation.
Drew watches others as they use the "do it yourself" checkout station at the grocery store. He learns how to use the station through watching others and begins to use these checkout stations habitually. This can be explained by
a. social-learning theory b. gestalt psychology c. association d. praise